Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blasted reports of spending cuts taking place at the Pentagon, saying they are actually “refocusing” their existing budget “away from Biden priorities.”
Hegseth’s Department of Defense is expected to be a prime target for the Department of Government Efficiency’s grand government efficiency plans. The department has already touted $50 billion in cuts from its budget. He said he welcomed DOGE and met with its employees.
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